Understanding Body Disposition Options & Services

Dec 12, 2024

The Gift of Preplanning: Funeral Planning with Ryan Kolstad

Planning your own funeral might seem uncomfortable at first, but it could be one of the most compassionate things you do for your loved...

Oct 31, 2024

Beyond Burial: Deathcare and Community at Green-Wood Cemetery

In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula , I’m joined by Gabrielle Gatto, manager of public programs from...

Oct 17, 2024

In Life and Death: How We Shape and Are Shaped by Our Dead

In our latest episode of "Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula," we discuss the ways history has shaped our practices...

Oct 10, 2024

Eternal Reefs: Honoring Life, Restoring Oceans

The ocean has always been a place of beauty and peace. But did you know it could also become a resting place that not only honors a loved...

Aug 29, 2024

Disrupting Tradition: How Titan Casket is Changing the Funeral Industry

Did you know that the average funeral in the United States can cost between $15,000 and $25,000? This staggering amount often leaves...

Aug 22, 2024

Understanding Decedent Affairs: A Conversation with Stanford Hospital’s Charles Tigard

Have you ever wondered, "What are decedent affairs?" It’s an often-overlooked aspect of end-of-life care. In a recent episode of...

Jul 25, 2024

Reviving Tradition: Exploring Home Funerals with the National Home Funeral Alliance

Did you know that home funerals are a legal in the United States? Many people are unaware that they can take a more personal approach to...

Jun 13, 2024

Inside the Funeral Industry: The Modern Mortician's Perspective

Is the funeral industry predatory? What are the ethics of the funeral industry? These are some of the pressing questions we address in...

Apr 18, 2024

Waves of Change: Eco-Friendly Farewells with Aqua Cremation

Explore the world of eco-conscious end-of-life care with Traci Arieli from Comforting Closure. In this episode, we're joined by Kahla...

Apr 11, 2024

Honoring the Departed: Exploring One Washcloth with Susan Oppie

In this episode of "Comforting Closure – Conversations with a Death Doula" host Traci Arieli welcomes Susan Oppie from One Washcloth to...

Mar 29, 2024

Inside the Mini Mobile Suite - A New Way to Memorialize at Home

Ever wondered what innovative end-of-life care looks like? Watch our special feature with Traci Arieli and Trina Wacasey as they explore...

Mar 28, 2024

Creating Honoring Spaces: The Art and Practice of Death Care

In this episode of "Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula," host Traci Arieli joins Trina Wacasey, the founder of...

Feb 15, 2024

Memories to Meadows: Nurturing the Future with Terramation

In this episode of "Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula," host Traci Arieli talks to Micah Truman, founder and CEO of...

Jan 11, 2024

Rooted in Remembrance: Better Place Forests’ Vision of End-of-Life

Join us in our latest podcast episode, 'Rooted in Remembrance: Better Place Forests’ Vision of End-of-Life,' where we discuss the...

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